Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff McMillan,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Escambia County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 3, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your memory or your sacrifice. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 3, 2020

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 117th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phylllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

December 27, 2012

Sheriff McMillan,

Rest in peace brother you are not forgotten,how times have changed but the badge remains the same.10-08 in heaven.

C DeVore
PKS N.C

December 18, 2009

For fellow historians:

Debate continues to this day regarding Morris Slater ("Railroad Bill"). Sadly, songs have been sung regarding him, yet the name of Sheriff McMillan is less-known.

Sheriff McMillan: May Your Soul Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

July 3, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 11, 2007

It's been 112 years since you left this earth - your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 5, 2007

Rest in Peace, Sheriff McMillan. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2006

I am a McMillan having been born and raised in Tennessee. It is an encouragement to think we may be related and I have such a brave man, who made the ultimate sacrafice in the name of justice and protection, in my family.

Robert McMillan

August 2, 2006

Sheriff McMillan,
It has taken over 111 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the ciizens of Escambia County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 1, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

August 1, 2006

MAY YOU FIND REST IN GOD.THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.

GILBERT DANIEL

July 31, 2006